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Cell Structure and Functions
Anatomy and Physiology
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
09/14/2016
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Nucleus
 Definition
Control center
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Mitochondria
 Definition
produces ATP
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Rough/Smooth ER
 Definition
synthesizes proteins
Term
Golgi apparatus
 Definition
modifies proteins
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centrioles
 Definition
makes spindle fibers during cell division
Term
microvilli
 Definition
increases surface area
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ribosomes
 Definition
make proteins
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plasma membrane
 Definition
acts as cell barrier
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nucleolus
 Definition
transcribes DNA into RNA
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cytoskeleton
 Definition
supports/shapes cell
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lysosome
 Definition
cleans up inside of cell
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cilia
 Definition
moves fluid across cell surface
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peroxisomes
 Definition
break down fatty acids
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Four parts of cell theory
 Definition
1. building blocks of all animals and plants
2. come from preexisting cells
3. smallest unit, but preform vital functions
4. maintains homeostasis at cellular level
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Parts of nucelotide
 Definition
nitrogenous base, pentose sugar, phosphate group
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what is complementary base pairing?
 Definition
purines pair with pyrimidines
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Name the types of RNA
 Definition
messenger, transfer, ribosomal
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